Bathroom renovation in Marbella for villas and apartments
Bathroom renovation specialists in Marbella. We manage the full project — from demolition to final handover — coordinating plumbing, tiling and electrical on your behalf. English communication throughout.
What's included in a bathroom renovation in Marbella
A full bathroom renovation covers demolition, waterproofing, plumbing, electrical, tiling, flooring, sanitaryware, shower screen or freestanding bath, furniture, lighting and ventilation. In Marbella properties we work with large-format porcelain, designer fittings, flush walk-in showers and bespoke furniture — materials suited to the level of the property. All trades are coordinated by our team: plumbing, electrical, tiling and carpentry under a single project lead, with daily progress monitoring.
Property types we work in across Marbella
Marbella has one of the highest concentrations of second homes and high-value properties on the Costa del Sol. We work in penthouses in Nueva Andalucía, villas in the Golden Mile, apartments in Puerto Banús, and residences in Guadalmina, Los Monteros and Elviria. Each project is adapted to the property: restricted community access, private urbanisation rules and the finish level expected in each area. If you're a non-resident owner, we manage the renovation autonomously and keep you informed at each stage.
We work while you're away
We manage access to the property, coordinate all trades and send you regular progress updates. If you've made your material choices in advance, we can carry out the full renovation without you needing to be present. You return to a finished bathroom. Our quotation is prepared after a site visit and reflects exactly what's been agreed — no open-ended items, no surprises at handover.
High-end bathrooms in Marbella: hammam, sauna and spa elements
In Marbella villas and penthouses, incorporating spa elements into the master bathroom is increasingly standard: steam hammam showers, compact dry saunas integrated into the bathroom, freestanding or whirlpool baths, and heated floors and walls. These installations require careful planning of structure, waterproofing, ventilation and electrical capacity. We coordinate all trades involved — plumbing, electrical, specialist tiling and bespoke joinery — to deliver a result that is functional, safe and at the aesthetic level the property demands.
Smart bathroom technology in Marbella: lighting, audio and temperature
Smart home integration in bathrooms allows control of lighting (mood scenes, colour temperature), audio (recessed shower speakers, Sonos or similar) and ambient and underfloor heating temperature from a panel or smartphone. In higher-end Marbella bathroom renovations, owners frequently want these systems integrated. We prepare the wiring during the works phase — dedicated circuits, data cable conduits — so smart home installation can be completed later without opening finished surfaces.
Renovating a bathroom on the Costa del Sol goes well beyond replacing tiles: it means resolving the tanking, the ventilation and the plumbing to a standard that copes with coastal humidity and the intensive use typical of second homes. Every project starts from a real technical setting-out on site, not from a template.
The decisions that drive the schedule and durability
The shower tray and the porcelain format. The flush-with-the-floor tray is now the standard: mineral-filled resin or extra-slim ceramic, a linear or concealed-grille waste and a 1.5-2 % fall towards the drain. Large-format porcelain (120x120, 120x260 cm) reduces grout lines and is easier to clean, but calls for C2TE-S1 deformable adhesive, adhesive on both surfaces and levelling clips. Wall-hung sanitaryware sits on a frame with a concealed cistern rated above 400 kg.
Hard water dictates the brassware. Hansgrohe thermostatic mixers with limescale-resistant coatings, suited to the local water. Porcelanosa, Roca, Duravit and Geberit complete the specification, with made-to-measure screens and a high-end finish.
Tanking and ventilation cannot be rushed. Flexible cement-based tanking across the shower area and the floor, with reinforcing bands at wall-to-floor junctions and corners and treatment around wastes and pipe penetrations. The 24-48 h cure before tiling is never skipped: skipping it is the commonest error, and a source of leaks. The Spanish Building Code (CTE) requires extraction in internal bathrooms and ambient humidity makes condensation worse: humidistat extractor fans or heat-recovery units clear the vapour and prevent mould, salt deposits and damage to grout and joinery.
A full bathroom usually takes 2-3 working weeks, screed curing and tanking included, with an in-house team on the payroll and a 5-year guarantee on the workmanship; watertightness, drainage and tap operation are tested before handover. We coordinate in Spanish and English. The full process, stage by stage, is in our guide to bathroom renovation on the Costa del Sol.
Renovating in Marbella: local context
Renovating in Marbella is unlike anywhere else on the Costa del Sol. High-standing apartments inside gated Golden Mile communities sit alongside 600 m² villas in Sierra Blanca or Cascada de Camoján, and owners frequently live abroad, following the works remotely. That means premium finishes, timelines that respect the rental season, and flawless coordination with each urbanisation's community rules. At Costa del Sol Reformas we bring completed projects, our own in-house team and a 5-year guarantee, and we approach renovations in Marbella with a clear grasp of its international, premium character — from the full refurbishment of a hillside villa to fitting out a penthouse overlooking Puerto Banús.
Where we work: Milla de Oro (Golden Mile), Sierra Blanca y Cascada de Camoján, Nagüeles, Nueva Andalucía (Valle del Golf), Puerto Banús, Casco Antiguo.
How we work in Marbella
Why Costa del Sol Reformas
Costa del Sol Reformas is a renovation company in Marbella operating since 2010. Own team, fixed price and 5-year written guarantee on all projects.
Frequently asked questions
What does a complete bathroom renovation in Marbella include?
A complete renovation includes demolition, waterproofing, plumbing, electrical, tiling, flooring, sanitaryware, shower screen or bath, furniture, lighting and finishes. The exact scope is defined in the site assessment before the quotation.
Can you install a walk-in shower in a Marbella apartment?
Yes. We install flush walk-in showers. Feasibility depends on the floor height available — we assess this during the site visit before quoting.
Do you work in access-restricted complexes like Puerto Banús?
Yes. We're experienced working in Marbella's gated communities and complexes. We coordinate permits, working hours and materials access with the community management.
How long does a bathroom renovation take if I'm not there?
A complete bathroom renovation typically takes 3 to 5 weeks depending on scope and material availability. We manage the project autonomously and send you progress updates throughout.
Can I renovate just the shower area without a full renovation?
Yes. Partial renovations are possible: replacing the bath with a walk-in shower, updating tiles, changing sanitaryware or modernising fittings. We assess the right scope in the site visit.
Can you install a sauna or hammam steam shower in a Marbella villa bathroom?
Yes. We install compact dry saunas and steam hammam systems in Marbella villa and penthouse bathrooms. They require structural planning, specialist waterproofing and a dedicated electrical circuit. We assess feasibility during the site visit to confirm what's achievable in the available space.
What's the typical cost for the master bathroom in a Golden Mile Marbella villa?
A high-level master bathroom in the Golden Mile — with large-format porcelain, frameless glass shower screen, designer sanitaryware, bespoke double vanity and indirect lighting — typically ranges from €20,000 to €45,000 depending on size, material choices and whether spa elements are included. An accurate quote requires a site visit.
What's the difference between a Marbella bathroom renovation for holiday rental vs personal use?
For holiday rental, we prioritise durability, easy cleaning and strong visual impact at a reasonable cost — large-format tiles, quality fittings, practical layout. For personal use, we focus on comfort, bespoke elements and longer-term quality — custom furniture, heated floor, better lighting design. The scope and material selection differ significantly.
Have a project in Marbella?
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